Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui.

Be strong, be brave, be steadfast.

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Mā te mahi ka ora.

Through hard work you will prosper.

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Whaia te iti kahurangi, ki te tūoho koe me maunga teitei.

Seek the treasure you value most dearly, If you bow your head let it be to a lofty mountain.

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He aha te mea nui o tēnei ao? Māku e kī atu, he tangata, he tangata.

What is the most important thing in this world? Let me tell you it is people, it is people, it is people.

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Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he hoa takitini.

One’s success is due to the support of many.

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Nā koutou i tangi, nā tātau katoa.

When you cry your tears are shed by us all.  We are together in lament.